03/18/1947
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"The world longs for the kind of tolerance and mutual adjustment which is represented by democratic principles."
"We hope that an enduring peace could be built on these ties of friendship."
"I am primarily interested in achieving some worthwhile results in improving the organization of the defense establishment at the earliest possible time."
"The Secretary of Defense as the head of the Department of Defense will exercise authority, direction and control over the department."